The application deadline was 28 August 2026.
The Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison is recruiting 14 Provincial Inspectors in its Transport Regulations directorate. The posts are spread across Kimberley, Mothibistad, Olifantshoek, Richmond, Springbok, Upington and Britstown and close on 28 August 2026. These are permanent law-enforcement and transport-regulation positions for qualified traffic officers who can enforce road-traffic and public-transport legislation, inspect vehicles and licences and provide visible traffic policing. Candidates must already hold the required Traffic Officer Diploma and valid manual-transmission driving licence, so this is not a trainee traffic-officer intake. The department also requires medical fitness, SAPS clearance and willingness to undergo vetting.
Available Posts
- Kimberley: 3 posts – Ref S4.1/08/01
- Mothibistad: 1 post – Ref S4.1/08/02
- Olifantshoek: 2 posts – Ref S4.1/08/03
- Richmond: 1 post – Ref S4.1/08/04
- Springbok: 1 post – Ref S4.1/08/05
- Upington: 2 posts – Ref S4.1/08/06
- Britstown: 4 posts – Ref S4.1/08/07
Salary
The advertised salary is R280,278 to R330,162 per annum at Salary Level 6.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants need Matric or Grade 12, a valid Code B driver’s licence for a manual-transmission vehicle and a Traffic Officer Diploma from a traffic training institution approved by the Road Traffic Management Corporation. Computer literacy is required.
Candidates must be medically fit and capable of working under strenuous conditions. A SAPS Clearance Certificate is required, with no criminal record or pending case, and applicants must be willing to be vetted.
Main Responsibilities
Provincial Inspectors enforce road-traffic, public-passenger and transport legislation. Duties include examining driver licences and motor vehicles, inspecting vehicle-testing stations and providing visible traffic control and policing.
The role also contributes to crime-prevention activity and requires completion of law-enforcement documents and administrative work. Inspectors need knowledge of vehicle inspections, vehicle impoundment, overload control, escort duties and the operational guidelines governing law-enforcement equipment.
Skills Required
Good observation, driving, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills are important. Candidates should be able to manage records and resources, communicate clearly and maintain professional customer relationships. Written and verbal communication is required in at least two official provincial languages.
How to Apply
Applications require the new Z83 form and an updated CV. The department provides an online application form for this recruitment round.
Apply for the Provincial Inspector vacancies
Closing Date
Applications must reach the department before 16:00 on 28 August 2026. The department notes that successful applicants can be transferred or deployed to another station within the province according to operational needs.
